Curriculum
Standards
Science Standards
Addressed
STATE GOAL 11: Understand the processes of
scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions,
conduct experiments and solve problems.
B. Know and apply the concepts,
principles and processes of technological design
11.B.1a Given a simple design problem, formulate
possible solutions.
11.B.1c Build the device using the
materials and tools provided.
STATE GOAL 12: Understand the fundamental
concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and
earth/space sciences.
A. Know and apply concepts that explain
how living things function, adapt and change.
12.A.1a Identify and
describe the component parts of living things and their major functions.
12.A.1b Categorize living organisms using a variety of observable
features.
B. Know and apply concepts that
describe how living things interact with each other and with their
environment.
12.B.1a Describe and compare characteristics of living
things in relationship to their environments.
12.B.1b Describe how
living things depend on one another for survival.
E. Know and apply concepts that describe
the features and processes of the Earth and its
resources.
12.E.1a Identify components
and describe diverse features of the Earth's land, water and
atmospheric systems.
12.E.1b Identify and describe patterns of weather and seasonal
change.
12.E.1c Identify renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
Language Arts Standards
Addressed
GOAL 1: Read with
understanding and fluency.
A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to
comprehend selections.
1.A.1a
Apply word analysis skills (e.g., phonics, word patterns) to recognize
new words.
1.A.1b
Comprehend unfamiliar words using context clues and prior knowledge;
verify meanings with resource materials.
C. Comprehend a broad range of reading
materials.
1.C.1a Use information
to form
questions and verify predictions.
1.C.1d
Summarize content of reading material using text organization
(e.g.,
story, sequence)
1.C.1e
Identify how authors and illustrators express their ideas in text
and
graphic(e.g.,dialogue,conflict, shape, color, characters).
1.C.1f
Use information presented in simple tables, maps and charts to form an
interpretation.
STATE
GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation,
capitalization and structure.
3.A.1 Construct complete sentences which
demonstrate subject/verb agreement; appropriate capitalization and
punctuation; correct spelling of appropriate, high-frequency words;
andappropriate use of the eight parts of speech.
B. Compose well-organized and coherent writing for
specific purposes and audiences.
3.B.1b Demonstrate focus,
organization, elaboration and integration in written compositions
(e.g.,short stories, letters,essays, reports).
C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety
of purposes.
3.C.1a Write for a variety of purposes
including description, information, explanation, persuasion and
narration.
3.C.1b
Create media compositions or productions which convey meaning visually
for a variety of purposes.
STATE
GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
A. Listen effectively in formal and informal situations.
4.A.1a
Listen attentively by facing the speaker, making eye contact and
paraphrasing what is said.
4.A.1b Ask
questions and respond to questions from the teacher and from group
members to
improve comprehension.
4.A.1c Follow oral instructions
accurately.
4A.1d Use visually oriented and
auditorily based media.
Math Standards
Addressed
STATE GOAL 7:
Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and
relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.
A. Measure and compare quantities
using appropriate units, instruments and methods.
7.A.1a
Measure length, volume and weight/mass using rulers, scales and other
appropriate measuring instruments in thecustomary
and metric systems.
C. Select and use appropriate
technology, instruments and formulas to solve problems, interpret
results and communicate findings.
7.C.1 Determine
perimeter and area using concrete materials (e.g., geoboards, square
tiles, grids, measurement instruments).
Most lessons don't just teach
a block of content; they also implicitly teach one or more types of
thinking. In addition to describing learning outcomes within
traditional subject areas, describe what kind of thinking and
communications skills were encouraged by this lesson.
Inference-making? Critical thinking? Creative production? Creative
problem-solving? Observation and categorization? Comparison?
Teamwork? Compromise?
